100% theres a couple other priceless memories, when we did the first engine start up, dad was on the key and when he got to drive it again after 25 years.
I get why you’re doing it. I wish I could get the 1976 Ford LTD with the 351 that my father had and restore it too. Some things are just great memories worth saving.
It’s coming along nicely mate..priceless opportunity to do this with your dear ol dad. This Statey will come up an absolute treat. Keep on keeping on, I’m really enjoying this channel as not many people catalog statesmen restos. Kudos matey
Thanks mate, appreciate the support, occasionally it can be quite daunting thinking about the amount of work ahead so reading comments like yours is really encouraging! I'll just keep going 1 step at a time 👍
Thanks, I reckon its will be really interesting having Paul, who unlike me, actually knows what he's talking about, explain his process. I'm looking forward to doing that video.
Cheers mate, thanks for the feedback. I did have a segment in there about taking the diff out and then showing my hand bleeding after slipping off the control arm bolt! I took it out for some reason. I think the next one will be longer with the body shop guy.
She looks sweet dumped on her guys like that, definitely the first rims look better,bigger is better when it comes to wheels..I'm old school and have owed many statesmans,my first to where Broughams..I class them as the first statesmans..loving the channel and looking forward to seeing where it goes.👍😁🍺🇦🇺
Thanks mate really appreciate you guys who enjoy the progress. Yeah I love the dumped look, I'll put it through compliance completely factory to keep it simple then once its vinned do the wheels and lowering. The roof is coming along well at the moment!
Did you measure up and mark the front clip location, pays too, their are 2 locator alignment holes in the chassis that line up with holes in the body using a couple of round steel bars, everything on front end that bolts up has so much movement you can end up with a car that crabs or wheel alignment guys will have a hell of a job to get it to track straight.
Dude got to support fellow Kiwi. Good luck with the compliance as i heard can be pretty harsh to keep older cars off the roads but i personally think they should be saved. Check out Backshed hes an Aussue guy that rebuilds alot of these rebuilds and is really on to it and knowledgeable
Cheers for the support! Yeah it's full on, they use cameras to inspect behind panels and places they cant see. I'm doing every thing by the book, even that drive shaft they will ask who repaired it. So every bit of work that's structural, makes it go or stop has been done by places known to compliance. Definitely worth the save and a decent bit of structural progress has been made since posting this video! Thanks mate.
Yeah it's a good bit of documentation! I'll film what I can of the body certification and compliance check and try to get some information out of these guys about what the do's and don'ts are. Then hopefully someone else watching the video can see what the procedure is so they don't make any mistakes.
Hi Deano, thanks for noticing the editing, its something I have been working to improve on, this was done on my phone using VN. Have you seen my latest video? This is the first edit done on my new laptop with Davinci Resolve (took ages to learn). Also the ¼s video (done on my phone) I try a bit of music. Be interested in any feedback on those videos as I want to get as good as I can with editing.
First set of chrome wheels for my liking.All Australian built cars are worth restoring,especially a Statesman.
Was bloody awesome to see your Dad giving you a hand. Priceless memories right there. 👍🔧
100% theres a couple other priceless memories, when we did the first engine start up, dad was on the key and when he got to drive it again after 25 years.
Hotwire wheels always look the bomb on a HQ, my favourite mags, especially deep dish ones
I get why you’re doing it. I wish I could get the 1976 Ford LTD with the 351 that my father had and restore it too. Some things are just great memories worth saving.
I'm lucky dad hung on to this car, makes the build all the more special!
Great project and video. Thank you for sharing. Please continue to post.
Thankyou, I'll keep them coming. Will be introducing the restorer guy pretty soon, I reckon that is going to be interesting hearing his plans!
Love the wires 😊 loving this build.
Thanks Peter, appreciate the comments and views. Wheel arches and dog legs now tacked in, that will be next video.
It’s coming along nicely mate..priceless opportunity to do this with your dear ol dad.
This Statey will come up an absolute treat. Keep on keeping on, I’m really enjoying this channel as not many people catalog statesmen restos. Kudos matey
Thanks mate, appreciate the support, occasionally it can be quite daunting thinking about the amount of work ahead so reading comments like yours is really encouraging! I'll just keep going 1 step at a time 👍
Red Bands.......subscribed! 👍
Haha, awesome I'll let Dad know!
We understand. Those are valuable here in Aus
Working on the car you grew up is priceless! enjoy the ride! personally i like the retro look, its the wire wheels for me :)
Yeah its pretty cool, I've got a favorite memory of the car I share in the next video that I hope everyone will like.
Looking forward to following this project!
Thanks, I reckon its will be really interesting having Paul, who unlike me, actually knows what he's talking about, explain his process. I'm looking forward to doing that video.
Awesome mate be great to see longer vids , cheers , shaneo, nelson, 👍
Cheers mate, thanks for the feedback. I did have a segment in there about taking the diff out and then showing my hand bleeding after slipping off the control arm bolt! I took it out for some reason. I think the next one will be longer with the body shop guy.
She looks sweet dumped on her guys like that, definitely the first rims look better,bigger is better when it comes to wheels..I'm old school and have owed many statesmans,my first to where Broughams..I class them as the first statesmans..loving the channel and looking forward to seeing where it goes.👍😁🍺🇦🇺
Thanks mate really appreciate you guys who enjoy the progress. Yeah I love the dumped look, I'll put it through compliance completely factory to keep it simple then once its vinned do the wheels and lowering. The roof is coming along well at the moment!
Man that stance on the chrome modgies is spot on, looks tough!!
Thanks mate, I've got another diff that I'll shorten to fit those rims in the back. Be a good day when I'm making that video.
The hotwires look neat as a pin
They are a nice rim, their actually 'Appliance Wires'. Made in Japan 1974. Appliance have some really cool old wheels.
Chassis rolls in and out easy if you leave the front wheels on mate too late now but might help you when you putting it back in
Thanks mate, sounds like a good tip!
Go the chrome ones man keep up the good work more longer videos please cheers man
Thanks mate, appreciate the feedback,
Did you measure up and mark the front clip location, pays too, their are 2 locator alignment holes in the chassis that line up with holes in the body using a couple of round steel bars, everything on front end that bolts up has so much movement you can end up with a car that crabs or wheel alignment guys will have a hell of a job to get it to track straight.
I can definitely see myself needing some advice come reassembly. God help me getting the side windows back in.
totally worth it, love the hq .
Yip, nice work dad buying it back in 1976 and not selling it.
Good progress 👍
Thanks 👍
Dude got to support fellow Kiwi. Good luck with the compliance as i heard can be pretty harsh to keep older cars off the roads but i personally think they should be saved. Check out Backshed hes an Aussue guy that rebuilds alot of these rebuilds and is really on to it and knowledgeable
Cheers for the support! Yeah it's full on, they use cameras to inspect behind panels and places they cant see. I'm doing every thing by the book, even that drive shaft they will ask who repaired it. So every bit of work that's structural, makes it go or stop has been done by places known to compliance. Definitely worth the save and a decent bit of structural progress has been made since posting this video! Thanks mate.
@Hq Statesman Build also I suppose the video process could also be used to confirm things done right for future in case of an issue.
Yeah it's a good bit of documentation! I'll film what I can of the body certification and compliance check and try to get some information out of these guys about what the do's and don'ts are. Then hopefully someone else watching the video can see what the procedure is so they don't make any mistakes.
Both wheels look good 👍
Maybe setup so you can use both wheels
Cheers, I'll have to shorten the diff to fit the chrome's then have spacers for the wires 👍
Wire wheels do it for me
Appliance Wires, they are a rare set of rims 👍
Good editing, put some no talking music in and film some work without talking just music and watch you channel grow
Hi Deano, thanks for noticing the editing, its something I have been working to improve on, this was done on my phone using VN. Have you seen my latest video? This is the first edit done on my new laptop with Davinci Resolve (took ages to learn). Also the ¼s video (done on my phone) I try a bit of music. Be interested in any feedback on those videos as I want to get as good as I can with editing.
Are they centerline rims ?
Na they are either called soft 8s or Truckers. I prefer the name truckers.